I Became a Villain's Hero [Complete]

Chapter 66: Sweet Reward (4)

"So, if you're hungry, just come here?"

After completing my volunteer work and leaving the orphanage, I distributed flyers to the children.

These flyers detailed the location of my restaurant and showcased a few of its signature dishes.

However, the children shook their heads.

"It's okay, we receive good meals here too."

"...Really?"

"Yes. Solace noona has been sponsoring us!"

Mimicking Solace, one of the boys clenched a fist, raised it high, and posed with his other hand on his hip.

As the conversation shifted to Solace, I couldn't help but smile.

Her influence was everywhere.

I affectionately patted the boy's head and acknowledged the teachers from the orphanage, who were observing me from a distance.

"Well, I should be heading off now."

"Yes, Mr. Jung-gyeom. Thank you for your efforts."

With that, I turned to leave.

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There was a specific reason why I began volunteering.

Recently, Song Soo-yeon began going out more often, and Solace was preoccupied with her hero duties.

As a result, I found myself alone in the restaurant more frequently, and honestly, I felt quite lonely.

Naturally, I had to look for something else to do.

I had to admit, opening this restaurant was a failure in itself.

Customer turnout was low, and free tasting events attracted even fewer people.

It didn't make the impact I had envisioned.

But, do I regret it? Absolutely not.

My restaurant still holds a special place in my heart.

It undeniably brought me closer to Song Soo-yeon and Solace.

I didn't want to shut it down; instead, I aimed to keep it afloat through actions like this – promoting it while volunteering.

I reviewed my upcoming schedule.

Next on the agenda was a visit to the nursing home.

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After completing the volunteering and returning to my restaurant, evening had set in.

Switching on the lights in the deserted restaurant, I greeted my establishment.

"...Have you been well?"

The restaurant's cozy ambiance seemed to echo back in response.

I settled into a chair and pulled out my phone.

Another thought crossed my mind as I entered the empty restaurant.

It was unusual that Song Soo-yeon hadn't come back yet.

So, I decided to call her.

-Turururu-tuk.

"Mister?"

Luckily, she answered quickly.

The sound of strong winds accompanied her voice, indicating she was outside.

Hearing her voice for the first time that day was strangely comforting.

I asked.

"Uh, Soo-yeon, where are you?"